Transition Rim Run Power Dribble Finish Basketball Drill

A lot of times in transition big men are taught to run right down the center of the lane to the front of the rim, this is called a rim run. If the post can beat his/her man up the floor this can create easy scoring opportunities, if the post player can catch and finish. The transition rim run power dribble basketball finish drill is designed to simulate a post player running in transition down the center lane.

He/she is going to receive the pass but because of the angle or the speed of the pass the player is not able to just catch and finish without a dribble. This is where the power dribble comes in. It will allow the post player to gather themselves and finish under control rather than just throwing up an off-balanced layup off the backboard.

Drill Name: Transition Rim Run Power Dribble Finish Basketball Drill

Similar Drills: Transition Rim Run Basketball Finishing Drill, Transition Catch and Finish Basketball Drill, Transition Attack 2nd Defender Finish Basketball Drill

Drill Goal: Work on running the floor, making a catch, and finishing with a power dribble.

Equipment Needed: 1 basketball, a chair/cone, and a partner

Drill Tips: Make sure that you do not travel. Practice running at game speed so that it is realistic. Get your shoulders square to the basket on the layup. Have a strong base when taking the power dribble. Passer needs to mix up the types of passes.

Drill Steps: Place a chair/cone just inside the half court and line it up with the center of the rim. The passer is going to be on either wing about even with the trash can and player will be next to the chair. When the drill starts the player is going to run right down the center of the lane and as soon as the player gets in the paint the coach is going to fire them a pass.

The player must catch the ball, take a power dribble, and then finish with their right hand on the right side and left hand on the left side. Player will get their own make, outlet the ball to the passer, and then run around the chair for another repetition. The drill can go for a certain number of repetitions or time.